Field Teen Center

MONDAY! Join us at the Teen Center for a screening of short film “The Command Center to Bring Women Home” and a discussion afterward with Philly poet Trapeta Mayson (). This event is for teens 12-18, and groups are welcome! Please contact us for more information.

“The Command Center to Bring Women Home” is part documentary, part creative storytelling about an imagined space where formerly incarcerated women work for care and justice together.

Hello all! The entire library will be closing early TOMORROW (Friday, November 10th) starting at 2:00 p.m. in observance of Veterans Day! The Teen Center will reopen at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13th and, as usual, the rest of the building will open a little earlier that day at 9:00 a.m.

Get your books and things today!!

Here’s the after school schedule for the week! For more, check out the events page at freelibrary.org or visit the Teen Center in person for a printed calendar.

These heartbreaking but beautiful books are perfect for feeling your feelings when the weather gets colder.

Happy Howl-oween from Field Teen Center! If you haven’t yet read the book that inspired the Miyazaki film, ask your local librarian how to check out a copy using your library card!

Teen Social Justice Festival today from 12:00-3:00pm! There’s face painting, book giveaways, snacks, and games!

Did you know teens (ages 12+) can check out books from ANY library department, including the adult fiction? These are horror novels, comics, and DVDs from Philbrick Hall! Ask us how to find copies of any titles that catch your eye.

Novelas, biografías, manga y novelas gráficas para jóvenes… ¡ahora en español en Field Teen Center!

Para buscar esa colección en el catálogo: 1) en “freelibrary.org” haz clic en “catalog” 2) busca por “call number” y entra “TEEN SP” 3) al lado izquierdo, filtra por idioma y selecciona “Spanish”

O visita https://bit.ly/ftc_espanol

¿Necesitas más ayuda? ¡Pregúntanos!

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Teen fiction, biographies, manga, and graphic novels … now in Spanish at Field Teen Center!

To search this collection: 1) at freelibrary.org, click catalog 2) search by call number and enter “TEEN SP” 3) on the left, filter by language and select Spanish

Or visit https://bit.ly/ftc_espanol

Need extra help? Ask us!

Field Teen Center
Parkway Central Library | Ground floor
1901 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Who’s your favorite fictional villain?

Can you name this spooky board game? 👀 Read a book or it’ll haunt you.

Playing the ’s board game! 🤓 what snack are you bringing to watch the movie?

The Teen Center has a ton of cool self-care and mental health titles! Check em out or share some advice for your fellow teens!

You heard it here first: the library has manga. 😎

Spooky, campy, gay! What more could you want from a book?

If you’ve never tried making (plastic charms, keychains, and Moore) today is your opportunity to try out this DIY craft!

If your Halloween vibe is blood on the dance floor, these books are for you.

These spooky mystery books are available for a limited time! Check one out to find out what’s inside. 👀😱

Join us for Tarot Talk today 10/12 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and try one of these new books from our shelf!

¡Tenemos libros para jóvenes en español! Ahora podrás disfrutar de novelas, biografías, manga y novelas gráficas en tu idioma y de fácil accesibilidad. Si te interesa un título que no ofrecemos, ¡pregúntanos!

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We have teen books in Spanish! Now you can enjoy novels, biographies, manga, and graphic novels in your language. If you’re looking for a book you don’t see, ask us!

El Field Teen Center se une a la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana con el estreno de su nueva colección en español. Ahora podrás disfrutar de novelas, biografías, manga y novelas gráficas en tu idioma y de fácil accesibilidad.

El centro de jóvenes expande su colección al idioma español con una variedad de géneros y autores. Esta iniciativa reconoce la necesidad de incluir recursos que reflejen los intereses de los adolescentes de Philadelphia en su idioma.

¡La nueva colección cuenta con más de 200 títulos! Todos podrán tener acceso a manga, novelas gráficas, no ficción y libros de autores reconocidos. Este es solo el comienzo en lo que será una nueva oferta de programación para nuestra población hispanohablante. La idea detrás de esta iniciativa es fomentar la lectura y que los adolescentes se reconecten con sus raíces a través del idioma. Al momento, la colección contará con traducciones pero está buscando expandir a incluir libros que hayan sido publicados originalmente en español.

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The Field Teen Center joins the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with the opening of its new Spanish-language collection. Now you can enjoy novels, biographies, manga and graphic novels in your language!

The Tteen Ccenter expands its collection to the Spanish language with a variety of genres and authors. This initiative recognizes the need to include resources that reflect the interests of Philadelphia teens in their language.

The new collection features over 200 titles! Everyone will be able to access manga, graphic novels and non-fiction books by well-known authors. This is just the beginning in what will be a new programming plan for our Spanish-speaking population. The idea behind this initiative is to encourage reading and for teenagers to reconnect with their roots through language. At the moment, the collection will feature translations but is looking to expand to include books that were originally published in Spanish.

Social media can have a dark side, and these three books are putting it on display! A girl who only gets to talk to her crush when she’s pretending to be somebody else, a competition for millions, a fight for survival and more await you inside.

There’s never a bad time to play but October is an especially good time! Ask us about this spooky haunted house board game name time you’re at the Teen Center.

In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, the Free Library will be closing at 2pm on Friday, 10/6/23, and will remain closed through Monday, 10/9/23. Parkway Central will reopen at 9am on Tuesday the 10th, and the Teen Center will open at 11am. Turn in sound for a music recommendation from a First Nations electronic music group! 🎧

Did you know we have a typewriter at the Teen Center? (We’re borrowing it from !) Try it out!

Saturday, October 28th is the Teen Social Justice Festival! This is an opportunity not just to learn about social Justice topics but to spend time outside doing autumnal activities and getting your face painted! There are also opportunities for teens with social Justice knowledge to table in exchange for a Visa gift card. Email [email protected] for more information.

Name a more iconic pair! Did you know September is library card signup month? You can obviously use your card to check out great print books like this one, but you can also use it to check out ebooks and audiobooks, study a language, access academic journals, use library wifi at a branch, or make a reservation for a public computer. Visit a branch near you to get a card today (and make sure to bring an ID and proof of address with you! See freelibrary.org for details).

Raise your hand if you would ride a murder horse to school! 🤚

Save the date! Join us this fall for FREE College and SAT Prep Workshops in partnership with ! The first session will be a VIRTUAL Financial Aid Prep Workshop on Saturday, October 7th from 2:00 to 3:30pm. This program is open to teens ages 12 - 18 and their parents.

To sign up, email us at [email protected] or call (215) 686-5395.

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Teen programming at the Field Teen Center is made possible in part by grants from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers and the Independence Foundation.

Scheduled programs at the Teen Center the week of 9/5 - 9/8 📚

is at the Teen Center! Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to ask us how to play or borrow our cards for use in the space.

New on the nonfiction shelf, this is a must-read for artists, cartoonists, and video game designers!

The library is closing early on Friday in observance of Labor Day! The building will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 9/1/23. The building will reopen on Tuesday, 9/5/23. As usual, the library itself will open at 9:00 a.m., and the Teen Center will open at 11:00 a.m. We wish you a fun and safe weekend!

📣 If you have an art project at the Teen Center (whether finished or not) PLEASE TAKE IT HOME by Friday, 9/8/23, or it will sadly have to be disposed. Thank you!

Books for reality fans for when just isn’t cutting it.

These vampire books will have you in their thrall.

For fans of role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Field Teen Center presents a silly new gaming experience. Join us for a game of Honey Heist! Teens ages 12-18 will have the opportunity to play as a criminal bear on a quest to steal some honey.

This single-session adventure will begin on the ground floor or Parkway Central Library at 2:00pm and last until 4:30 pm.

Spots will be limited! Aspiring criminal bears are encouraged to reserve a spot by emailing [email protected] or calling 215-686-5395.

Teen programming at the Field Teen Center is made possible in part by grants from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers and the Independence Foundation.

Calling all writers! Whether you like poetry, fiction, fanfic, or any other storytelling, this is for you. Get inspired with creative prompts and make friends with other writers!

Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to join us from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm on the ground floor of Parkway Central Library.

For questions, email [email protected] or call 215-686-5395.

We have one resume workshop left this month on Thursday, August 24th.

Reminder: the application for teen library workers is now CLOSED but we will continue accepting resumes from existing applicants until August 25th. Please email [email protected] with questions and concerns.

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Spotted in a book! This one came with hand-written recommendations for titles to read next.